The Precious Cargo
Copyright© 2021 by Ne Obliviscaris
Chapter 8
“ ... This is Jossie Carbonare reporting for WPBF 25, at the scene of the gruesome gangland slaying. We don’t yet have all the details, Gianna, but what we do know at this time...”
The scene shifted from the on-air reporter to a pre-recorded bit her cameraman had put together earlier, showing the outside of a home, presumably in Jupiter.
“Just as the sun fell this evening, shots rang out in this normally quiet middle class neighborhood, located in East Jupiter. This area is not known for gang on gang violence, but that all seems to have ended this evening, at least according to the Sheriff’s Deputies we’ve spoken to.
As you can see behind me, the small bungalow appears to have been through a hailstorm of bullets. Too many holes for us to count. The Deputies have told us, off camera, that there are 5 dead inside, 4 high-school aged girls and the mother of one of them.
No motive for the slayings have been brought forth, and the names of the young women have not yet been released. We do know that this house is registered with the county as being owned by one, Jolene Thomas, 38 and lives alone with a teenaged daughter.
We don’t yet no for sure that one of the local gangs were involved, but the Deputies assured us that considering the amount of gun fire, that was the most logical explanation...”
As the prerecorded clip ended, the reporter continues... “Reporting for WPBF 25, this is Jossie Carbonare, at 9184 Oleander. The Sheriff’s Deputies have just told us that all of the parents have been notified so they have now released the names of the dead girls.
Jolene Thomas, 38. Her daughter, Nikki Thomas, 15. Also in the house at the time of the shooting were three other high school friends of Nikki, Jane Parsons, 15, Raquel Monroe, 15 and Rachel Morrison, 16. There will be a candle light vigil at the high school this evening for all who wish to attend. This is Jossie Carbonare, on scene, back to you Gianna...”
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